Parenting and Technology Institute
For Parents

Parenting in a Digital World Is Not Easy

Practical, expert-led guidance to help you manage smartphones, gaming, social media, boundaries, and family life with greater confidence at home.

Join through your school, or access the programme independently if your school is not yet participating.

A message for parents from Dr Richard Hogan

Practical support for parents navigating technology, boundaries, and family life.

If This Feels Familiar, You're Not Alone

Parenting in a digital world brings new challenges every day. Many parents feel unsure, overwhelmed, or worried about getting it right — and that’s completely normal.

Managing screen time

It can feel like a constant battle. We help you set boundaries that actually work at home.

Gaming concerns

Not sure what’s healthy or when to step in? We help you understand what’s normal and how to respond.

Social media and anxiety

Seeing your child struggle is hard. Learn how to support their wellbeing in a connected world.

Smartphones and devices

When is the right time? What rules should you set? We help you make confident decisions.

Online risks

The digital world can feel overwhelming. We show you how to protect your child in a practical way.

Cyberbullying

If something happens, you need to know what to do. We help you recognise the signs and respond calmly.

Practical support for real family life

This is not theory. It’s clear, practical guidance designed to help you feel more confident and in control at home.

Feel more confident as a parent

Know what’s normal, what matters, and when to step in — without second guessing yourself.

Have better conversations at home

Learn how to talk about phones, gaming, and social media in a calm and effective way.

Set boundaries that actually work

Put simple, realistic rules in place that your family can stick to.

Get practical strategies you can use immediately

Each session gives you clear ideas you can apply straight away at home.

Reduce stress and conflict

Move away from constant battles over devices and towards a more balanced family approach.

A structured programme you can trust

4 live sessions covering 8 key modules, with recordings available for flexibility.

What You’ll Learn

A structured programme built around the real challenges families face

The PATI programme is delivered across eight focused modules, giving you practical guidance on the key technology challenges facing families today.

M1

Age of Technology

Understanding the digital world children are growing up in

M2

Boundaries

Setting healthy limits around devices and screen time

M3

Gaming

Managing gaming habits and understanding what parents need to know

M4

Pornography

How to protect children and approach difficult conversations

M5

Bullying

Recognising issues early and responding well

M6

Social Media & Anxiety

Understanding the link between online life and wellbeing

M7

Technology & Devices

Practical guidance on phones, apps, and device use at home

M8

Thriving as a Family

Building a healthier family relationship with technology

Delivered as a structured 8-module programme (M1–M8) across 4 live online sessions, with recordings available for flexibility.

How It Works

Simple, flexible, and designed for real family life

PATI is built to support you without adding pressure, with flexible access and practical guidance you can use straight away.

4 live online sessions

Join live or watch recordings

Practical strategies for home

Designed for busy family life

Through your school or independently

Parent Feedback

What parents are saying

Real feedback from parents who have completed the PATI programme

It gave me added confidence and practical tools I could use straight away at home. I’ve even changed the language and approach we use around screen time.

Fionnuala

Scoil na bhForbacha

You’ll get very practical advice from an expert who has lived it with his own family. I feel much more equipped to manage what’s coming as my children get older.

Niamh

Scoil Mhuire Griffith Avenue

It reassured me that our approach is on the right track and made me feel much more confident as a parent.

Aoife

Letterfrack National School

Take the Next Step

Want PATI in your school, or ready to join independently?

The best-value way to access PATI is through your school, but parents can also join independently if their school is not yet participating.

Bring PATI to Your School

If you’d like your school to offer the programme, we can help you start the conversation.

  • • Lower parent pricing through your school
  • • Shared experience with your parent community
  • • Helps drive adoption from parents upwards
Bring PATI to Your School

Join Independently

If your school is not yet participating, you can still access the PATI programme independently.

  • • Full access to the parent programme
  • • Live sessions plus recordings
  • • Independent parent price: €79.95
Join Independently

Start your PATI journey today

Join thousands of parents who have transformed their approach to technology in the home.